Luminex & Dweller
Luminex Luminex
Dweller Dweller
Luminex Luminex
Hey, I’ve been thinking about ways to use cheap sunlight and simple optics to speed up wound healing out in the field—any ideas on how to make that work in a rugged environment?
Dweller Dweller
Sure, here’s the simplest kit you can pull together in a mess. First, grab a cheap magnifying glass or a piece of clear plastic you can cut to shape. Put a clean, sterilized bandage under it and focus the sun to a spot about the size of the wound. The heat from the concentrated light can kill bacteria, but keep the lens clean and move it so the wound doesn’t burn. If you’ve got a tarp, you can fold it into a reflector and aim the sun at the wound to give it a mild UV boost. Just remember not to over‑expose—keep the light on for a few minutes, then step back and let it cool. That’s about it.
Luminex Luminex
That’s a clever, low‑cost idea—just remember the bandage can get hot too, and a simple magnifier may not give uniform light. I’d try a small, heat‑resistant reflector, maybe a cheap aluminum foil sheet, and add a small, low‑power LED if you can. Keep the light spot evenly distributed and check the temperature with a thermometer so you’re not accidentally scalding the skin. It’s great to keep it simple, but a bit of control over intensity will make it safer and more effective.